Customization in a content distribution system
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1. A method for customizing a video service in a content distribution system, the method comprising steps of:
- receiving preference information entered by a plurality of users of the content distribution system to influence a profile for a user who is part of the plurality of users;
observing interaction of the user with the video service;
determining which of the plurality of users is currently controlling interaction with the content distribution system by analyzing biometric information comprising timing of interaction with remote control buttons;
modifying the profile based upon the observing step;
customizing the video service based, at least in part, on the profile; and
generating a program guide customized according to the profile, wherein;
the program guide indicates which of the plurality of users the program guide is currently customized for,a unique indicator corresponding to the user is displayed within a screen of the program guide, whereby the user can determine that the program guide is customized according to the profile,the screen indicates a plurality of programs available for viewing,the program guide displays a list of the plurality of users, andthe list reflects the unique indicator.
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Abstract
According to the invention, a method for customizing a video service in a content distribution system is disclosed. In one step, preference information entered by a user of the content distribution system is received and influences a profile for that user. Interaction of the user with the video service is observed to influence the profile. The video service is customized based, at least in part, on the profile. A program guide is generated and customized according to the profile. The profile is modified to remove older interaction information.
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18 Claims
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1. A method for customizing a video service in a content distribution system, the method comprising steps of:
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receiving preference information entered by a plurality of users of the content distribution system to influence a profile for a user who is part of the plurality of users; observing interaction of the user with the video service; determining which of the plurality of users is currently controlling interaction with the content distribution system by analyzing biometric information comprising timing of interaction with remote control buttons; modifying the profile based upon the observing step; customizing the video service based, at least in part, on the profile; and generating a program guide customized according to the profile, wherein; the program guide indicates which of the plurality of users the program guide is currently customized for, a unique indicator corresponding to the user is displayed within a screen of the program guide, whereby the user can determine that the program guide is customized according to the profile, the screen indicates a plurality of programs available for viewing, the program guide displays a list of the plurality of users, and the list reflects the unique indicator. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method for customizing a video service in a content distribution system, the method comprising steps of:
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requesting correction of identity from a user currently controlling interaction with the content distribution system, wherein the requesting is performed while displaying at least one of; a list of available programs, a list of available program categories, or a selected program currently selected for playback; observing interaction of the user with the video service; modifying a profile for the user based upon the observing step; formulating questions regarding a watched program; modifying the profile based upon answers to the questions; customizing the video service based, at least in part, on the profile; and generating a program guide customized according to the profile. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method for customizing a video service in a content distribution system, the method comprising steps of:
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receiving preference information entered by a user of the content distribution system to influence a profile for the user; requesting correction of identity from the user currently controlling interaction with the content distribution system while displaying at least one of; a list of available programs, a list of available program categories, or a watched program currently selected for playback; observing interaction of the user with the video service; modifying the profile based upon the observing step; customizing the video service based, at least in part, on the profile; and generating a program guide customized according to the profile, wherein; a unique indicator corresponding to the user is displayed within a screen of the program guide, whereby the user can determine that the program guide is customized according to the profile, and the screen indicates a plurality of programs available for viewing. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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